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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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